Speaker Program

Rob Dunlop

President & CEOCascade Public Media (KCTS Channel 9)

“The Changing Face of Media”

Scribe: Kaj PedersenIntroduced by: John Martinka

About the Speaker

Rob serves as President & CEO of Cascade Public Media, serving audiences throughout western and central Washington, and British Columbia. Since joining Cascade in September 2013, he has been focused on redefining the organization’s mission, strategy, resources, and community impact. The company has pivoted from traditional television production to digital storytelling; acquired online news organization, Crosscut; and has opened an innovation center, Hive Media Lab.
Prior to joining CPM, Rob served in a variety of roles at Fisher Communications over his 22 years with the company. Prior to its sale in 2013, Rob was Executive Vice President, Operations responsible for driving operating results from the organization’s television, radio and digital media properties; crafting its strategy and technology path; and overseeing M&A and real estate. In his other capacities at Fisher, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Developing Media and Vice President of its radio division. Prior to Fisher Rob worked for The Research Group as a consulting, with WSYX-TV as a television producer and with WTVN Radio as an on-air host.
Rob serves on the Board of Directors of BroVo Spirits, a craft distillery headquartered in Woodinville, WA specializing in botanical liqueurs, amaro and vermouth. The company ships to over 25 states in the U.S. and Canada and recently won the 2018 Alchemist Award from the American Distilling Institute. He also serves as the company’s CFO.
He received his BA degree in industrial/organizational psychology from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and later an MBA from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.

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Kicked off the meeting with acknowledgement that out good weather did not follow President Kaj Pedersen from Helsinki, but was in fact thanks to Dick Brown who was with us this morning!

Tanya Franzen-Garrett led our invocation this morning and reminded us about Father’s Day and to celebrate the day. She asked us to have a brief moment of silence as we reflected on those fathers and father-figures who influenced our lives, before leading us into the pledge.

Steve Szirmai introduced our guests this morning, including Parshanth, a visiting Rotarian from India. We also had a representative from Microsoft, Alon, who was part of the team that supported our volunteer call in the recent Ai4A event. We very much appreciated the support from the company.

Steven Goldfarb providing a vocational minute

Steve Goldfarb was called up to provide the vocational minute this morning. He told us about his journey into the Jewelry business, which include anecdotes about his father decision to open up their shop in Bellevue (in 1980), which was considered a bold move at the time. Steve showed how, as a small businessman, his involvement within the community and across all levels of the business helped shape his perspective and understanding of the impact his business is making in the community.

Andrew Face returns to the BBRC

President Kaj had the wonderful opportunity to welcome back Andrew Face as a member of the BBRC, after a hiatus. We issued him his

membership card and new Rotary pin. At this point, Andrew Face was invited to provide the club with an update of what has been happening during his time away from the club. Andrew ended his update with a call out tot he club that there is an opening for a bass played on the house band, which he assured us will be coming back to life. We are thrilled to see him back in our fold.

Jeff Cashman awards Andrew Face with his PHF Award

Before Andrew was allowed to take his seat, Jeff Cashman awarded him with his Paul Harris Fellowship. An award that we had not been able to provide him before he left the club. It is always wonderful to see another member become a Paul Harris Fellow at the BBRC and a belated congratulations to Andrew on his achievement.

John Martinka addressed the club next on the work we are doing

John Martinka updates members on the RFH Computers Project

with RFH and implementing computers at their food banks. This is as a result of some spare travel funds available through the Computers for the World, which became free as a result of the Antigua government not providing internet to the schools. So, John has re-purposed the funds to support a project with a local organization that is well-liked within the BBRC.

Adam Mhilstin updates the club on the Community Service work

Next up was Adam Mhilstin who provided the club with an overview of the Community Service team this Rotary Year. There list of projects and accomplishments was impressive and it is a testament to the dedication of this committee’s members. Adam finished off with a call to action for the members to join him with a hands-on project this Saturday at the Tavon Learning Center – we donated $2000 district grant to the group this Rotary year to support their efforts. President Kaj thanked Adam for his leadership for the Community and Vocational Services committee, which had done tremendous work on behalf of the club.

After last minute announcements, included a shout out for the Highland Fling RTW, on 30th June, reminding members that the price was going up this weekend from $35 to $50. So do not delay to make sure you lock in a great price for what is going to be a big fellowship event for our Rotary year.

John Martinka then introduced our speaker, Rob Dunlop, who

Rob Dunlop, President & CEO, Cascade Public Media

spoke to our club about the “Changing Face of Media” and it was a well delivered speech on the topic, especially in terms of the changes for our media over the years as the models of consumption have changed. We certainly appreciated the balanced perspective and insights from Rob.

President Kaj finished the meeting by thanking our guests for attending, and delivered a quote from Winston Churchill, whose observation on media were well know, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.”

Club Announcements

Andrew Face Returns to the BBRC

By Kaj Pedersen

Andrew Face updating us on his return to the BBRC

We are thrilled to announce that after a long hiatus, Andrew Face has reenlisted as a new member with the BBRC. He will be jumping straight back in with the band, and promises to continue his habit of shouting out from the ranks to help liven up our program. We also took the opportunity to award Andrew with his Paul Harris Fellowship award that we did not have an opportunity to provide to him before he left the club. Welcome back Andrew! Enjoy your journey as you move from red badge to blue badge.

Rotarian of the Month for June - Chuck Kimbrough

By Kaj Pedersen

Chuck Kimbrough is our June ROTM

Our Rotarian of the Month will be Chuck Kimbrough. Chuck has long been involved with the Adoption Party, since its introduction during Margie Burnett’s Presidency. He has continued to champion this amazing event that brings kids waiting for adoption together in a safe environment, where the potential for meeting their forever families may happen. We have had tremendous success with this program at the BBRC and Chuck has been actively campaigning beyond our District to spread the program to other clubs within Rotary. For his continued passion and involvement in championing this cause, we honor him with ROTM for June.

Introducing Stephanie Roberts - BBRC's Newest Member

By Kaj Pedersen

John Uppendahl and Stephanie Roberts after her induction to the club

We inducted Stephanie Roberts into club membership this week. Stephanie will be joining us with the classification of Marketing – Full Funnel. Stephanie is vocationally involved with the American Marketing Association and has been looking for an opportunity to become active in the community, where she can leverage her professional experience to make a difference. Stephanie finds enjoyment in design and painting, as well as volunteering in support of good works. We are excited to have her join our club, where there will be plenty of opportunity for her to put her talents to work in Service above Self. Please take time to welcome Stephanie to the club and engage her in our activities.

OLD SCHOOL PARTY LIST

By Carmela Ramaglia

If you are having trouble registering for our Annual Rotating the Wheels party, please click the blue button to send Carmela an email with how many tickets you’d like. Then you can pay Kim at the front desk at a meeting. Be sure to register TODAY – the Early Bird Sale Price of $35 ticket ends June 15th. After that, party tickets are $50 each. (If you CAN login to the website, that is the preferred way to register.)

Here are all the details:

Who: You (and Guest)

What: Rotating the Wheels Party

Why: Why Not?!?! Really…to Celebrate the turning of the Rotary Leadership Year

Where: Newport Shores Yacht Club, 81 Skagit Key Bellevue, WA 98006

When: Saturday, June 30th 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

How Much: Tickets are $50 – BUT WAIT!!! If you register TODAY you can get them at an EARLY BIRD rate of $35. The Early Bird Sale Price ends June 15th!!

Got Spuds!

By Adam Mihlstin

We had a great turnout at the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank for this weekend’s work party. Several BBRC’ers did “spud scrub” (sorting potatoes) and office work.

The Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank provides support to hundreds of families each week. Each month the IFCB secures, processes and delivers over 75,000/lbs. of food. During the holiday season (Thanksgiving – New Years) they handle close to 175,000/lbs. of food. IFCB also provides case management, holiday gift programs, school supplies, toiletries and more to local families in need of a helping hand. Each week IFCB assembles 280 “superpacks” – these include school lunches for grade school students.

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Welcome to the BBRC

Chartered in 1985, the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club is home to more than 100 community-minded individuals dedicated to serving above self and participating in Rotary International's mission to promote understanding, goodwill, and world peace

Our Mission

To help disadvantaged children and their family lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

Our Vision

To cultivate a dynamic membership that enhances our club values to serve our local and world communities, providing systemic and enduring change.